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Peace and conflict studies

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This thoroughly revised Third Edition of Peace and Conflict Studies, by David P. Barash and Charles P. Webel, sets the gold standard as an accessible introduction and comprehensive exploration of this vital subject. The authors share their vast knowledge and analysis of 21st-century world events-inc...

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Main Authors: Barash, David P. (Author), Webel, Charles P. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Los Angeles, CA Sage Publications 2014
Edition:3rd edition
Subjects:
Peace
War
Arms control
Conflict management
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Table of Contents:
  • The meanings of peace
  • Peace and concflict studies, education and research
  • The meanings of war
  • Terrorism versus counterterrorism
  • The special significance of nuclear weapons
  • The individual level
  • The group level
  • The state level
  • The decision-making level
  • The ideological, social and economic levels
  • Peace movements
  • Diplomacy, negotiations, and conflict resolution
  • Disarmament and arms control
  • International cooperation
  • Peace through strength?
  • International law
  • Ethical and religious perspectives
  • Human rights
  • Ecological well-being
  • Economic well-being
  • Movements toward democracy
  • National reconciliation
  • Nonviolence
  • Toward a more peaceful future

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